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How to Use "Tap" with Example Sentences
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tap
(n):
a faucet for controlling the flow of water; a gentle hit
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Used with adjectives:
"
We installed a new
hot-water
tap
yesterday.
"
(hot-water, cold-water, bath, kitchen)
"
We have to fix the
dripping
tap
.
"
(dripping, running, leaky, broken)
"
She gave him a
gentle
tap
on the shoulder.
"
(gentle, soft, light, little, quick, sharp)
Used with verbs:
"
Please
turn
the
tap
clockwise.
"
(turn, twist, rotate, crank)
"
Don't forget to
turn on
the bath
tap
.
"
(turn on, turn off)
"
The
tap
is running
.
"
(be + running, be + leaking, be + dripping)
"
She
heard
a
tap
at the door.
"
(heard)
"
I
felt
a
tap
on my shoulder.
"
(felt)
Used with nouns:
"
Our
tap
water
is just as safe as bottled water.
"
(water)
Used with prepositions:
"
I thought I heard a
tap
at
the door.
"
(at)
"
She gave him a
tap
on
the shoulder.
"
(on)
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tap
(v):
to hit lightly
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Used with adverbs:
"
The boy
tapped
his fingers
impatiently
on the table.
"
(impatiently, rhythmically, steadily, quietly, loudly)
Used with prepositions:
"
He was
tapping
his feet
on
the floor.
"
(on, against, across)
"
She
tapped
him
with
her finger.
"
(with)
"
She was
tapping
at
the window to get our attention.
"
(at)
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